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Old Main Road

QLDResidential road0.7 km2 segments
6.8Sports
0.7 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

Old Main Road is a 1 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
6.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
8.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 2 segments· 24 years of data
2
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.50IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 2 segments by sports score
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/old-main-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Old Main Road?+

Old Main Road is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Main Road sealed?+

No. Old Main Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Old Main Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Old Main Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Old Main Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Old Main Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Old Main Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Main Road scores 6.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Old Main Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Old Main Road scores 7.7/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Old Main Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Old Main Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.